I’m a young South African Muslim woman in my last year at the University of Cape Town. I’m studying. It was there that I met Hasani, a…… Read more “Anele and Hasani”
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Dark Skinned Girl
I look at myself in the mirror and see a beautiful dark-skinned young woman staring back at me. I’m radiant because I’m marrying the love of my…… Read more “Dark Skinned Girl”
The Cold Shoulder
It was Friday evening and outside the sun was setting. He was sitting on the sofa and the phone was beside him on speaker. He had decided…… Read more “The Cold Shoulder”
Mrs. Cheung Learns About Karine
Jason was on a ZOOM call with his parents. As usual, his mother did most of the talking. She was going on about one of the neighbors…… Read more “Mrs. Cheung Learns About Karine”
Other Holocaust Victims
Perhaps, it’s something many of us are unaware of but it’s written in ink that Afro-Germans were also victims of the Holocaust.” 22 Words In Mein Kampf, Hitler…… Read more “Other Holocaust Victims”
A United Front
Bruce stood there, waiting for Elyse. After his brother-in-law Clancy had called him to tell him that Lisa had lied to him about her, he had called…… Read more “A United Front”
Grandma’s Ordeal
Photo by Jennifer Pendergast “How’s grandma?” Cynthia asked. “She’s resting. I baked cookies. They’re fresh out of the oven.” “How can you bake cookies after what happened…… Read more “Grandma’s Ordeal”
Celia
Celia confessed that she was possessed when she struck her Master. 11 Words This is a true story. Scene from the play, Celia, A Slave This was…… Read more “Celia”
Too Dark
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. I used to believe that until the words began to wound me. They pierced my…… Read more “Too Dark”
Star-crossed Lovers
“Oh, Joseph, I love you so much.” “I love you too, Miss Louisa.” “I wish we could run away together. I hate living on this awful plantation.”…… Read more “Star-crossed Lovers”
Notes to Women 